Traditional Social Security payments remain on the same schedule each month.
The change – one that will crop up throughout 2026 and beyond – has to do with where payment dates fall on the calendar.The changes come for those who receive Supplemental Security Income. Those payments are made on the first of each month except when that day falls on a weekend or a holiday.
That’s the case for February, meaning SSI recipients will receive their payments two days early. February’s SSI payments will be made Friday, Jan. 30 since Feb. 1 falls on a Sunday. Then, they will receive another SSI payment on Feb. 27 because March 1 is also on a Sunday. The first of the month schedule will return for April, May, June and July before the calendar again forces a timing adjustment.who have limited income and resources, who are blind or have a disability. It also provides benefits for low-income seniors age 65 and older. To qualify, individuals must have wages of less than $2,073 per month ; other income such as Social Security of less than $1,014 per month ; and less than $2,000 in other resources . The maximum monthly SSI payment is $994 for individuals and $1,491 for couples though that can be reduced based on income, certain family members’ income, living situation and other factors.Leada Gore has worked with AL.com for 13 years. She’s worked in Alabama journalism for more than 30 years. She now covers breaking and trending news, with a particular emphasis on government, finances and the...
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